Government and Politics
Course summary
To help you decide whether this course subject is for you, consider the following questions. As a result you might feel that the course is not for you or it definitely is for you. Alternatively, the questions might stimulate you to do further research or test out trying something new What is it about current affairs that is of interest to you? Would you consider extended and essay writing one of your strengths? How do you ensure an essay is good quality? When you turn 18 will you vote? If so, why? If not, why not? Politics related degrees include international relations, international politics, European politics and PPE (politics, philosophy and economics). The debating skills developed on the course prepare students well for any communication related degree. Politics is linked to a diverse range of occupations, some of which make direct use of the knowledge of politics or well developed communication skills such as the civil service, local government management and journalism.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at or above grade 6 with a 5 or above in English language and they should have completed at least 8 GCSEs 6+ in English language
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Assessment
Unit 1: Type of Assessment: Exam Duration: 80 minutes Weighting: 25% Unit 2: Type of Assessment: Exam Duration: 80 minutes Weighting: 25% Unit 3: Type of Assessment: Exam Duration: 90 minutes Weighting: 25% Unit 4: Type of Assessment: Exam Duration: 90 minutes Weighting: 25%
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